First night in the cement room.

Ok, so it is like camping:  no refrigerator, cupboards, closets, kitchen, or attached bathroom. Did get a free standing rack for my clothes, a hot plate (was able to make coffee/tea!!!), the water for the shower was warm from the sun, only drinking bottled water reduces your water wastefulness. buying food that doesn't need refrigeration, hand washing laundry in a bucket, and the bike/free weights are coming tomorrow at 1:00.  The fan makes a huge difference--hot air in motion is better than stagnant hot air.  The walk home at night (2 minutes) is stellar. All the hills are green from the rain and the free range animals look a lot healthier and sleeker.






So amazing to sit in the ashram... The depth of humility and love from Gurudev is still overwhelming at times--especially if you look into his eyes.  They are like two portals that have no end and there are no distractions.  You get a glimmer of feeling/being transparent as a lint free screen.  I also enjoy that the ashram environment allows you to be present in whatever way is making sense in the moment.  No pressure for group dynamics, just enjoying the stream of people coming and going, witnessing their reactions and exchanges, visiting with the regulars, and being at peace with it all.